C6H3Cl4N
230.9 g/mol
AgrochemicalWarning
2-Chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine
CAS1929-82-4EC217-682-2
Category
Agrochemical
Compound Class
Halocarbon
Primary Use
nitrification inhibitor and bactericide
Nitrapyrin (2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine) is a white crystalline solid with a sweet odor. It is used as a nitrification inhibitor and bactericide, applied to agricultural soils since 1974.
nitrification inhibitor in agricultural soilsbactericide for soil treatment
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Restricted or banned substances
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Relevant lists:California Proposition 65
CAS 1929-82-4
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H371May cause damage to organs
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Regulatory Compliance1
- California Proposition 65USRegulation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for 2-Chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine (CAS 1929-82-4) is 2933.39.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2933.39
EU CN code (8-digit)
2933 39 99
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine
InChIKey
DCUJJWWUNKIJPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1=CC(=NC(=C1)Cl)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl
Synonyms (12)
- N-Serve
- N-Serve nitrogen stabilizer
- Nitrapyrin
- Nitrapyrin, PESTANAL(R)
- Nitrapyrine
- Nitrapyrine [ISO-French]